Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Blooming Dogwood

The wholesaler had some wonderful dogwood branches with immature flowers last week that I had to have. There was so much material in each bundle that I am still using pieces as the blossoms mature.

I made these two pieces last week for an event at Landon and really love this open natural way of designing. In addition to the branches I used ranuculus, a few roses, baby green hydrangeas, and some beautiful parrot tulips.

Slow Flowers Member

Chapel Designer

Independent Floral Designers Association

Ellen Seagraves

I am a Washington DC area floral designer with over 15 years of experience. I have a BFA in Weaving and Textile Design and often incorporate elements of those disciplines into my work. I work in a wide range of styles to suit the various needs of clients.
I am a proud member of both the Chapel Designers and the Independent Floral Designers Association and am rated on Wedding Wire.
As a student of Ikebana, I often apply those design forms to my own work. I work on my own and with a number of other designers and students to expand my artistic sensibilities.
My arrangements have been featured in a large number of venues including The White House, the French Embassy Cultural Center, The National Botanic Garden, and Blair House. Contact me at 301.675.1728 or esea654@gmail.com. I am also on Facebook at Ellen Seagraves Chic Florals.